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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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